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Tomorrow's food holiday will be 'National Butterscotch Brownie Day'.
[The Hankster says] These treats have no coco and get their taste from brown sugar, butter and vanilla. that is why I prefer to call them Blondie's. I wonder if I walked into Star bucks and asked for a Tall Blondie and a Blondie, if that would be asking too much?
Tomorrow you can hold a moment of silence at your washing machine. It will be 'National Lost Sock Memorial Day'.
[The Hankster says] I don't think that even Albert E. has figured out this one.
Some more, just before Mother's Day, celebrations tomorrow:
- 'National Babysitter’s Day'. Saturday before Mother’s Day.
[The Hankster says] What would mom's do, without them.
- 'National Birth Mother’s Day'. Saturday before Mother’s Day. Since 1990. Recognizes the biological mothers of adopted children.
Amtrak is celebrating 'National Train Day' tomorrow. On the Saturday nearest May 10 (the anniversary of the pounding of the Golden Spike in Promontory, Utah).
Tomorrow is 'National Archery Day'. Second Saturday in May. By National Archery in the Schools Program.
[The Hankster says] I don't know if this is a heads up or heads down event. I can remember being very cautious when passing the girls PE class in high school, when they were practicing archery.
You certainly want your head down on this one, so you can keep an eye on the ball. tomorrow is 'National Miniature Golf Day'. Second Saturday in May. There is also a Miniature Golf Day in September.
Put those food bags out by the mailbox tomorrow. It is the 'Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive'. Second Saturday in May. From Wikipedia: 'The Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive is a charitable initiative conducted by the National Association of Letter Carriers in the United States to make significant donations of food to organizations serving needy persons'.
Tomorrow is 'Armed Forces Day Military-Amateur Crossband Communications Day'. 'From the web site: ... Saturday and Sunday, May 9-10, will offer Amateur Radio operators a chance to try their hand at using ` modern military communications modes, such as MIL-STD Serial PSK'.
Hey guys, tomorrow is 'World Belly Dance Day'. From the web site: 'as a reminder that belly dance is an ART form, a cultural event, a sport, and a social and family entertainment'..
[The Hankster says] I'm all for art and entertainment'.
Awareness / Observance Days on: May 9
o Health
- 'Cleft Lip and Palate Awareness Week'. First day of a May 9-17 event. In Great Britain. From the web site: 'Cleft means 'split' or 'separation'. During early pregnancy separate areas of the face develop individually and then join together. If some parts do not join properly the result is a cleft, the type and severity of which can vary'.
- 'Cornelia De Lange Syndrome Awareness Day'. Second Saturday in May. From Wikipedia: 'It is often termed as Bushy Syndrome and is also known as Amsterdam dwarfism. It is a genetic disorder that can lead to severe developmental anomalies. It affects the physical and intellectual development of a child. Exact incidence is unknown, but it is estimated at 1 in 10,000 to 30,000'.
- Miles in Memory'. In Great Britain. A walking (fund raiser) to aid in the discovery and cure of sudden and unexpected baby death.
o Animal and Pets
- 'International Migratory Bird Day'. From the web site: 'IMBD is an invitation to celebrate and support migratory bird conservation!'.
o Other
- 'American Indian Day'. Second Saturday in May during Native American Heritage Month.
- 'World Fair Trade Day. Second Saturday of May by the .World Fair Trade Organization (WFTO)
Thich Nhat Hanh once said 'We will be more successful in all our endeavors if we can let go of the habit of running all the time, and take little pauses to relax and re-center ourselves. And we'll also have a lot more joy in living.'
[The Hankster says] Ah, someone who wants the fun out of doing, instead of just the credit. I doubt if in the past we will find anyone who, did it all. Teach and mentor others , and you can pass on your life's work and at the same time, enjoy life. May 9 in the past may have had such persons.
In 1899, John Burr patented (U.S.) an improved rotary-blade lawn mower. This was of the reel push type. The first gasoline mower was patented in 1914. The world's first self-propelled, riding lawn tractor came along in 1922.
In 1914 - US President Wilson proclaims Mother's Day to be on the Second Sunday of May. From Wikipedia: ' In 1912, Anna Jarvis trademarked the phrases 'second Sunday
in May' and 'Mother's Day', and created the Mother's Day International Association. She specifically noted that 'Mother's' should 'be a singular possessive, for each family to honor its mother, not a plural possessive commemorating all mothers of the world.
This is also the spelling used by U.S. President Woodrow Wilson in his 1914 presidential proclamation, by the U.S. Congress in relevant bills'.'.
In 1946,The first hour long variety TV show, NBC's Hour Glass, premieres.'.
In 1958, Alfred Hitchcock's 'Vertigo', starring Jimmy Stewart and Kim Novak, is released.'.
In 1960, The Food and Drug Administration announces it will approve birth control as an additional indication for Searle's Enovid, making Enovid the world's first approved oral contraceptive pill.'.
In 1962, For the first time, a laser beam was successfully bounced off the Moon.'.
In 1980, Horror film 'Friday the 13th' is released in the US cinemas.'.
In 1992, the final episode of 'Golden Girls' airs on NBC-TV.'.
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Monthly holiday / awareness days in May
Food
Aramanth May Grain of the Month
Gifts From The Garden Month
International / National Mediterranean Diet Month
National Barbeque Month
National Egg Month
National Hamburger Month
National Salsa Month
National Sweet Vidalia Onions Month
National Vinegar Month
National Youth Traffic Safety Month
Health and Well-Being
Descriptions are simple dictionary definitions and are not meant to be
a full medical description.
ALS Awareness Month (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis)
Arthritis Awareness Month
Asthma Awareness Month
Better Hearing and Speech Month (communication disorders)
Borderline Personality Disorder Month
Brain Tumor Awareness Month
Celiac Awareness Month (gluten sensitivity)
Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month
EDS Awareness Month ((Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome - inherited disorder affecting connective tissues)
Family Wellness Month
Fibromyalgia Education and Awareness Month (musculoskeletal pain, fatigue,)
Global Civility Awareness Month
Global Health and Fitness Month
Heal the Children Month (provides critical medical care to children all around the world)
Healthy Vision Month
Huntington's Disease Awareness Month (hereditary disease marked by degeneration of the brain cells)
Lupus Awareness Month (chronic, autoimmune disease effecting skin, joints, organs)
Melanoma/Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month
National Allergy/Asthma Awareness Month
National Better Hearing Month
National Hepatitis Awareness Month (inflammation of the liver)
National High Blood Pressure Education Month
Neurofibromatosis / NF Awareness Month (gentic disorder, most concerned with tumors of the nerves)
Lyme Disease Awareness Month (inflammatory disease transmitted by bacteria via ticks)
National Mental Health Month
National Osteoporosis Prevention Month ( brittle and fragile bone disease)
National Physical Fitness and Sports Month
National Physiotherapy Month
National Stroke Awareness Month
National Toddler Immunization Month
National Tuberous Sclerosis Month
National Water Safety Month
Prader-Willi Syndrome Awareness Month (genetic condition of Infants, slow growth, weakness)
Preeclampsia Awareness Month (a condition in pregnancy)
Strike Out Strokes Month
Tay-Sachs and Canavan Diseases Month (progressive deterioration of nerve cells )
Tourettes Syndrome Awareness (neurological disorder characterized by involuntary tics)
Women's Health Care Month
Environmental
American Wetlands Month
Clean Air Month
Gardening for Wildlife Month
Other
APS Awareness Month (American Physical Society)
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Building Safety Month
Creative Beginnings Month
Drum Month (music)
Get Caught Reading Month
Golf Month
Haitian Heritage Month
International Audit Month
International Business Image Improvement Month
Latino Books Month
Motorcycle Safety Month
National Bike Month
National Foster Care Month
National Good Car Keeping Month
National Inventors Month
National Military Appreciation Month
National Photo Month
National Preservation Month (by The National Register of Historic Places)
National Smile Month
Older Americans Month
Personal History Month
Social Security Education Awareness Month
Tennis Month
Young Achievers of Tomorrow Month
Pets
Chip Your Pet Month
Go Fetch! Food Drive for Homeless Animals Month
National Pet Month
National Service Dog Eye Examination Month
Pet Cancer Awareness Month
May is:
May origin (from Wikipedia):
The month May was named for the Greek goddess Maia, who was identified
with the Roman era goddess of fertility, Bona Dea, whose festival was
held in May. Conversely, the Roman poet Ovid provides a second etymology,
in which he says that the month of May is named for the maiores, Latin for
'elders,' and that the following month (June) is named for the iuniores, or 'young people'
May
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is the fifth month of the year in the Julian and Gregorian Calendars and one of seven months with the length of 31 days.
May is a month of Autumn in the Southern Hemisphere and spring in the Northern Hemisphere (Summer in Europe). Therefore May in the Southern Hemisphere is the seasonal equivalent of November in the Northern Hemisphere and vice versa.
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